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Last weekend I had a, Harvest Stamp Camp, making Halloween and Thanksgiving Day cards. I've been so swamped with work lately that I haven't been real creative coming up with ideas. So, I got some great ideas looking through Split Coast Stampers. I didn't keep track of who I took ideas from, but still want to shout out a big Thank you!!

I'll share a couple with you today and post more later. Enjoy!

Love these ghosts!! All you need is the Owl Punch, how cool is that? :o)

Love, Love, Love the Spider Web embossing folder!! My photo isn't real good, but I spritzed the web with Silver Foil Smooch Spritz. This was my first time using the spritz. I like how it looks, but it's a little messy and tends to clog, so you just have to have patience when using it. :o)

Pansies

Last month I finally got around to making these cute pansies using the butterfly punch. I've seen so many posts with these flowers and when I saw my upline Nancy had post a couple 'How-to' links on her site, I just had to give it a try. I was amazed how easy they were to make, and no two will ever look alike. You have to give it a try, go to her site here to view the videos. Enjoy!

Aviary

I'm so happy, I actually got two cards done this week, LOL! Here's another new SU! set which I've had for a little while, and just now had a chance to play. I thought this set is just too cute, it won't be hard coming up with some fun designs. I have a shoebox swap I'm going to on Monday, so I plan on using this card. I think Marina Mist is turning out to be one of my new favorite colors too! :o)
Stamp Set: Aviary, Matchbox Messages
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Marina Mist
Ink: Basic Black, Marina Mist
Other: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, 1/8" Ribbon Taffeta, Basic Pearls, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Sponge

Mojo Monday

It's been awhile since I've done a Mojo Monday sketch, click here to see what this weeks sketch is. I used a new SU! stamp set for this card, Artistic Etchings. For all you Paris lovers this might be a set you need to add to your collection. I can rarely do a card without using the Big Shot, so I used the Ovals Die and the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder. Love Love Love the embossing folders, just adds so much to the card and it's so easy :o). Another favorite of mine are the Rhinestone Jewels, I was so very happy SU! now have these available. Woo hoo!

Woo hoo an Award!!

It was so nice to open my email and see that one of my good stampin buddies had sent me this Stylish Blogger Award. I never win anything, ha ha, just had to say that. But anyway, thank you Nancy for this wonderful surprise, it definitely made my day! You can check out Nancy's fabulous blog here

So now you need to share 5 'stylish' things about yourself. Oh my, I don't really see myself as stylish but here goes it...

~ I can never have too many pairs of tennis shoes... I probably have a style and color that could go with any outfit.

~ With my kids older now, I downsized my wheels from a SUV to a cute bright green VW beetle bug with a tangerine tango color gerbera daisy in the vase.

~ Diamonds are a girls best friend, need I say more? Oh, even if it's a tiny nose stud :o)

~ I love smelly lotions and candles, especially tropical scents.

~ And, of course I can't leave out one of my obsessions....I have something on me at all times that has to do with Twilight, whether it be a bracelet, t-shrit, tote, book, picture and so on.

Now it's my turn to forward this Stylin award onto....

Steph - her cards are so cute and fun! Dannie - Her blog is what inspired me to start my own, Thanks! Krissie - is so creative with her designs Dana - has the cutest grandkids! Sam - so creative whether it's cards or jewelry

Thanks to you all! Now copy this award to your blog, and keep this Stylish Award going by passing it on to your stylin bloggers!

Off to SU! Convention

Yay! I'm off to Salt Lake City in a few hours for another great time at convention...I'm so excited, can't wait to see all the fabulous 'Wow' projects and new techniques and new products! I thought I'd post real quick the swaps I made for this year. I went pretty simple this year, so hope you like them! I'll have lots to share when I return :o)

Stamp Set: Pedaling Past, Short & Sweet

Paper: V. Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Greenhouse Gala DSP

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso

Other: 2 3/8" Scallop Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

(I was so happy they finally came out with rhinestones, woo hoo!)

Stamp Set: Because I Care

Paper: Marina Mist, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso

Ink: Marina Mist, Early Espresso

Other: Victoria Crochet Trim, Basic Rhinestones, Sponge

Stamp Set: Short & Sweet

Ink: Early Espresso

Paper: Marina Mist, Whisper White, Greenhouse Gala DSP

Other: Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Curly Label Punch, 1/8" Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon, Bitty Buttons, Dimensionals

Bikes, Scoops and Eclipse

I can't believe I've gone this long without posting anything. It's just been one of those summers so far....still lots of baseball going on, craziness at work, and most importantly my oldest son graduated from high school, woohoo! it's still so hard to believe he's all grown up, but he's sooooo glad to be done.

Oh Oh, I almost forgot.....Eclipse is out and I've already seen it twice :o) I went to the opening midnight showing, got 1 1/2 hours of sleep as I had to be at work that morning, but it was totally worth it, LOL! I know I'm obsessed but I think this was the best one yet.

But anyway, the new Stampin'Up! catalog is out and full of lots of new products and ideas. I seem to always go mad when it first arrives...first check out what new accessories are in the back of the catalog, then start my wish list, then start grazing over every page checking out all the great ideas and samples they've created, then I got back and start checking out all the stamp sets and adding to my wish list. I know, it probably sounds odd but that's the way I do it :o)

I've had these two new stamp sets for a while now and finally had a chance to play with them. Here's a couple quick samples I made up. Enjoy, and I hope you all had a fun and safe 4th!


Stamp Set: Pedaling Past
Paper: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist
Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Other: Scallop Trim border & Scallop Oval punch, 1/8" Marina Mist taffeta ribbon, Dimensionals

Stamp Set: Sweet Scoops
Paper: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Regal Rose
Other: 1/8" Marina Mist & Daffodil Delight taffeta ribbon, Circle punches, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch